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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - October is Fire Prevention Month, which is a time to remind families that a few simple steps can make all the difference in an emergency. The Waco Fire Department tells us what we can do to prevent a disaster and keep our families safe in our interview...
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is a reminder that early detection can save lives. But with different screening recommendations, risk factors, and new advances in breast imaging - knowing when, and how, to get screened can get confusing. We....
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University High School in Waco is competing in T-Mobile's Friday Night 5G Lights contest, where the Trojans have already scored $25,000 and now they need Central Texas neighbors to help them bring home a $1 million grand prize.WATCH HERE: University High School vies for $1......
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A Salado mother is protesting at Seton Hospital, fighting for new legislation to improve care for sickle cell patients after her daughter's death.Cassandra Lewis lost her daughter Kyla to complications from sickle cell disease about 3 months ago. Lewis said those who knew Kyla......
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Banana Ball is coming to Baylor in May 2027! See more details announced on Friday: WACO, IT'S TIME TO TAILGATE! The 2027 Banana Ball World Tour is bringing the Texas Tailgaters and Party Animals to McLane Stadium at Baylor University on May 78, 2027, turning.....
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The Brenham Police Department has fired an officer and asked the Texas Rangers to open a criminal investigation after a routine audit flagged the misuse of automated license plate reader technology.Chief of Police Gary Boshears determined that the officer, Gabriel Duran,......
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Leon County residents organize to fight commercial chicken house project coming to their neighborhoodWatch the full story here: Leon County residents organize to fight commercial chicken house project coming to their neighborhoodResidents in eastern Leon County are organizing to....
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A Waco jeweler has been newly indicted this time on federal gun charges - according to court documents.According to the documents filed on October 13 in the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Waco Division, Michael Wayne Habern Jr., owner of Waco Jewelers,.....
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President Donald Trump's new press secretary, Katie Zacharia, is "transitioning out of the role" after he told her to reconsider the job just five days in, according to a White House official.Trump told reporters at the White House on Friday he was leaving the decision up to......
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Thirty-five years ago today, the Luby's cafeteria in Killeen became the site of one of the deadliest mass shootings in Texas history, forever changing the lives of survivors and families affected by the tragedy."And that was the first time I realized, wait a minute, he's just......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Greatest Show in Sports is bringing its 2027 World Tour to Baylor University's McLane Stadium! Banana Ball will come to Waco on May 7-8, and Baylor says this fast-paced, fans-first version of baseball is unlike anything you’ve ever seen! The McLane......
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Ghosts are everywhere this time of year, but don't ghost your warrants! The Waco Municipal Court is offering a spooktacular amnesty opportunity from Monday, October 19, through Friday, October 30. Individuals with Class C citations can visit the Municipal.....
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - A long rivalry within the Lone Star State has also turned into a competition for a good cause. Through the Baylor vs. TCU Food Drive, the Baylor and TCU communities are going head-to-head to see which institution can raise the most food and funds in the......
